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OV53 VFB

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,776 mi
Last recorded62,776 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VFB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,776 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Nearside and Offside (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 60,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 60,340 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,344 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 58,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,081 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 54,081 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded between filler neck and fuel tank ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes making noise inside drums.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,936 miles

Both rear suspension bushes worn but not resulting in play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes making noise inside drum

Fail 8 Mar 2018 50,936 miles

Both rear suspension bushes worn but not resulting in play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes making noise inside drum

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,966 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,054 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,047 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,981 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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OV53 VFB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 VFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV53 VFB registered?

OV53 VFB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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